afford
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Even after winning her second-round match in Paris, Chwalinska feared she could not afford to pay for more nights in her hotel.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
Commissioner Andrews and Massingill, the county judge, repeated that Texas counties had little authority to restrict development, warning that a moratorium could trigger lawsuits the county could not afford to fight.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
He’s a retired pastor, and she’s a retired schoolteacher; together they have ample income to afford a new car.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
Only in 1794 could the U.S. afford a navy, thanks in part to a $200,000 loan from Alexander Hamilton’s Bank of New York.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Plus they work overtime for pizza and doughnuts and that’s the kind of payment Auntie Buzz can afford.
From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen
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